Behavioral Health Therapist II - Neurology

UPMC’s Integrated Advanced Care Providers are looking for a Behavioral Health Therapist II to join the team at the Neurology Department in Oakland! The Behavioral Health Therapist will work alongside our Psychiatrist to assist patients with a wide range of neurological disorders and behavioral health needs including anxiety and depression.

*This position is eligible for productivity incentives*

Our Behavioral Health Therapist is eligible for a Sign on Bonus!!

1-year work commitment–$5,000

2-year work commitment–$7,000

3-year work commitment–$10,000

Responsibilities:

 

·       Maintains daily records of clinical productivity as instructed.

·       Provides individual and group therapy in home, school, and community settings; engages families in assessment and treatment; educates patients on recovery as appropriate.

·       Participates in regular treatment team meetings to discuss cases, update treatment plans, monitor progress, and recommend referrals and continuing care.

·       Utilizes relevant, evidence-based treatment approaches as appropriate.

·       Conducts new patient assessments using required formats and makes clinical decisions regarding treatment, interventions, and referrals.

·       Develops and adapts treatment concepts, models, and approaches to meet patient needs.

·       Creates comprehensive treatment plans addressing a wide range of patient needs and levels of care.

·       Participates in ongoing regulatory and licensure preparation activities.

·       Manages administrative responsibilities independently with minimal supervision, including caseload and census management.

·       Documents all clinical work according to established guidelines.

·       Continuously develops clinical skills and implements new treatment approaches.

·       Reviews cases, groups, and significant patient condition changes with supervisors and clinical staff as needed.

·       Completes same-day clinical documentation and provides necessary information to patient access staff and insurance providers.

·       Participates in mentoring student interns.

·       Engages in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.

·       Assesses and responds to changing patient needs across outpatient, partial hospitalization, community, and school-based services.

·       Collaborates with the clinical team to recommend additional services and refers patients to appropriate levels of care and community resources.